Martin Guitar DE Retro Mahogany
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Martin Guitar
DE Retro Mahogany
Product Info
Article Number:
610087
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
DE Retro Mahogany
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,528.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DE Retro Mahogany is a seriously comfortable player with a beautifully balanced vintage tone. The solid wood construction and ebony fingerboard really shine, and the E-1 pickup is surprisingly good for stage. It’s an excellent choice for singer-songwriters and players seeking a warm, articulate dreadnought with classic Martin vibe.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar DE Retro Mahogany
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- 18 Style fingerboard inlays
- Top binding
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White TUSQ nut
- 20 frets
- Pickup: Martin E-1
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge
- Open gear machine heads
- Colour: Natural
- Includes Softlight case
PROS
- • Solid mahogany back/sides deliver a warm, focused, and woody tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and note definition.
- • Martin E-1 pickup offers a surprisingly natural amplified sound.
- • Open gear tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and vintage aesthetics.
CONS
- • Mahogany's tonal character may lack brightness for some players’ preferences.
- • The faux tortoise pickguard feels a bit like a cost-saving compromise.
- • Weight can be noticeable for extended playing sessions.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E-1
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Retro Mahogany leans more towards a warmer, woodier sound than the D-28’s brighter, more forward projection, owing to the mahogany back and sides.
The neck profile is a modified low oval, offering a comfortable feel for most hand sizes, though players preferring a flatter profile may find it slightly less accommodating.
The E-1 is a relatively quiet system, but as with any amplified acoustic, proper grounding and shielding are still important to minimize any potential hum.
